Le Petit Chalet
Private Residence
Southwest Harbor, Maine

 

A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated landscape bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitats, and reveal wildlife patterns. New masonry exhibits exquisite craftsmanship, while an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials gives the garden a unified, established feel. Thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks. Brilliant seasonal drama unfolds in restored balance.

 

2012 Merit Award from the Boston Society of Landscape Architects

2011 International Gold Award from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers

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